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Hole People is a single player casual puzzle game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Hole People is a single-player puzzle game that offers simple strategic fun through its unique mechanics. While the gameplay can be engaging, it is often disrupted by too many advertisements and numerous bugs that affect the overall experience. Players looking for a casual puzzle challenge may find it enjoyable but should be prepared for these drawbacks.

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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,443 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
monetization168 negative mentions

  • The game is fun and addictive, providing a unique puzzle-solving experience.
  • The developers offer helpful YouTube videos for solving levels, which enhances the gameplay.
  • The graphics are colorful and engaging, making the game visually appealing.
  • The game becomes increasingly difficult, often requiring real money purchases to progress past certain levels.
  • There are frequent ads after every level, which disrupts the gameplay experience.
  • Many players experience glitches and bugs, particularly at higher levels, making the game unplayable at times.
  • monetization
    203 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, particularly for the excessive number of ads that appear after reaching certain levels, often forcing players to watch them after every round. While some players initially enjoyed the game without ads, many reported that the experience deteriorated as ads became mandatory, with complaints about high prices for ad removal and a lack of options to earn in-game currency through watching ads. Overall, the aggressive monetization tactics have led to frustration among users, with many feeling that the game becomes unplayable without spending money.

    • “I decided to purchase the no ads bundle (includes ad free plus a few in-game boosters) for $11.99.”
    • “No ads so far, huge plus.”
    • “It's honestly fun and no ads.”
    • “It was great to start with, it's a fun, well-made game, up until level 83 I hadn't seen a single ad and the price to remove ads was £7 something, now it's an ad after every single round and the price to remove ads has jumped up to $99.99!!!”
    • “The amount of consistent ads you get after beating a level is nothing short of a joke!”
    • “Great game for the first 50 levels then the ads kick in and you spend more time with the ads than the game.”
  • stability
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, particularly after completing levels or using power-ups. Many players find the game unplayable beyond certain levels, as it often requires restarting the app to regain functionality. While some users note that it runs better in airplane mode, the overall experience is marred by persistent glitches and lag.

    • “Update: it runs great in airplane mode.”
    • “Every time you beat a level and the game freezes, you have to close the game and restart it!”
    • “I want to give this 5 stars but the game has frozen on one level, regardless of how many times I pass, the game freezes and will not progress.”
    • “The game freezes constantly and wastes lives, levels, and boosts.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the gameplay is generally enjoyable with well-designed mechanics and a good progression of difficulty, though many players express frustration with the frequency of ads, which often disrupt the experience. While some users appreciate the fun elements and variety of puzzles, others find the introduction of timed levels and excessive advertising detracts from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, issues with customer service and unfulfilled purchases have left some players feeling dissatisfied despite their initial enjoyment of the game.

    • “Gameplay was really enjoyable, no complaints about the ads.”
    • “Game started great - good lead up to more difficult puzzles, varied use of mechanics.”
    • “The game mechanic is fun and the levels are great.”
    • “After roughly one hour of gameplay, you get an ad after every level you complete.”
    • “Game is fun, but an ad after every level leaves me with more ad than gameplay time.”
    • “Loved this game until they added the timer feature; I hate timed levels and it just ruins the gameplay.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics received a mixed response from users, with many praising them as "awesome" and "cute," contributing to a fun and stress-relieving experience. However, some users noted issues with loading times and described the graphics as excessive or lacking quality.

    • “Easy play, challenging levels, good graphics.”
    • “Neat, runs smoothly, no ad-bombing, nice graphics.”
    • “It's totally awesome, great graphics, stress-relieving game.”
    • “Too many graphics for it to load to play”
    • “Pangit graphics”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and appealing graphics, with users noting a lack of intrusive ads. However, some players have experienced issues with slow performance and occasional screen freezes.

    • “Makes you think and runs smoothly.”
    • “Neat, runs smoothly, no ad-bombing, nice graphics.”
    • “Performance and speed are slow; the screen gets stuck.”
    • “The game suffers from significant lag, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “Optimization issues lead to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a desire for background music in the game, with some noting that the absence of music detracts from the experience. Additionally, there are complaints about ads interrupting personal music playback, leading to frustration. Overall, the lack of in-game music is a common point of criticism.

    • “My only suggestion would be for some background music.”
    • “Ads that pause my music automatically get deleted.”
    • “No music.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is described as amusing and entertaining, with a lighthearted tone that adds to its charm.

    • “A hilarious little game that keeps you laughing.”
    • “The humor is spot on and adds so much to the experience.”
    • “I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and funny scenarios.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, particularly when encountering technical issues that hinder progress, leading to feelings of disappointment and helplessness.

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Hole People is a casual puzzle game.

Hole People is available on Phone and Tablet.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Hole People.

Hole People was developed by Rollic Games.

Hole People has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Hole People is a single player game.

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